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Idaho Occupational Therapy Association PO Box 7364 Boise, Idaho 83707
(PH) 208.388.4682
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October 12-13, 2007 Owyhee Plaza Hotel Boise, Idaho
Advance our practice Unify our vision Celebrate our occupation
The premier continuing education opportunity for Occupational Therapy in Idaho will feature tracks for pediatrics, physical rehabilitation and hands/upper extremity. Registration includes all topics and materials plus keynote
address, breakfast on Friday and Saturday, Annual Meeting
Celebrate your Occupation by learning where the profession is going. Susanne Smith Roley, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA opens the conference with a keynote address Broadening the Framework of Occupational Therapy Registration begins at 7:15 AM with the keynote beginning promptly at 8:00 AM on Friday, October 12, 2007. DIR® /Floortime Approach with Rosemary White OTR-DIR/Floortime Faculty
Greenspan & Weider's comprehensive model of treatment for children with challenges in relating and communicating including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This is a two-day workshop. Thirteen (13) contact hours.
DIR®/Floortime is the developmentally appropriate, relationship based approach to treatment that addresses the individual differences of the child. The goal of a "Floor Time" program is to develop a continuous flow of interaction with a child throughout their day. This conference will explore: D - six core capacities of Functional Emotional Development I - individual differences of the child R - relationships that are the vehicle for creating learning interactions.
Phys Dys & Upper Extremity/Hands with Specialty Certified Occupational Therapists and Surgeons
Participants will choose from eleven courses including case studies, labs, lectures and specialty programs to enhance your OT Practice.
Two-day participation will earn thirteen (13) contact hours.
Respected surgeons Steven B. Care, MD and Michael J. Curtin, MD will headline the Hands and Upper Extremity track along with specialty certified occupational therapists. Participants will increase knowledge of current concepts in shoulder and elbow surgical techniques as well as appropriate rehabilitation design post operatively for common orthopedic complaints with an emphasis on best practice therapy.
Phys Dys participants will learn about the Idaho AgrAbility Project - a practice model for community based intervention in rural communities and OT and Community Mobility - best practice models for driver rehabilitation.
Both tracks may choose to participate in hands-on labs for modalities, splinting, kinesiotaping and shoulder evaluation.
Presents Friday, October 12 Owyhee Plaza Terrace Grill 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm Proceeds to benefit IOTA advocacy and awareness activities. Donation: $10 or free with conference registration. Reserve your tickets online today.
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